
Orestis Makris
Orestis Makris (Greek: Ορέστης Μακρής; 30 September 1898 – 29 January 1975) was a Greek actor and tenor. Makris graduated from the Athens Conservatoire and first entered the scene as a tenor in the troupe of Rosalia Nika in 1925. He later joined the Papaioannou troupe, before moving to more comedic roles. Makris excelled in the portrayal of folk characters, especially the stock role of the "drunkard". Makris also participated in about forty movies, mostly as an over-strict father. He is considered one of the most significant modern Greek actors. He was decorated with the Order of the Phoenix. He died on 29 January 1975 in Athens and is buried at the First Cemetery in a family grave.
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Maiden's Cheek
as gym master Mr. Gikas
1959

The Auntie from Chicago
as Harilaos Bardas
1957

The Counterfeit Coin
as Vasilis Mavridis
1955

The Daily Wage of Pain
as Vangelis
1964

Grousouzis
as Agathoklis
1952

Mrs. Midwife
as Lykourgos Bekos
1961

Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
as Ceasar
1960

One Street Organ, One Life
as Kosmas
1958

Thieves out!
as Timoleon Adamantas
1961

The Drunkard
as Haralabos Lardis
1950

Stournara 288
as Babis
1959

The despised
1965